Biosecurity practices can help hunters reduce the risk of transmitting HPAI from wild birds to domestic flocks. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Tourism.
NDSU Extension Positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are being reported in domestic poultry flocks across North Dakota. The risk of transmission from wild birds to domestic birds has increased with a slow in migration due to the mild temperatures.
Wild birds and some mammals are testing positive for HPAI. Hunters who have contact with domestic poultry should be aware of what st…